The Bangkok Podcast

Finding the Groove: Live Music in Bangkok [Season 3, Episode 11]

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We start off with some good news! Throwing back to episode 2.18 and guest Sawang Srisom, a disabled rights activist, Greg is happy to report that the ...

Reverse Culture Shock with Evo Terra [Season 3, Episode 10]

29 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Greg welcomes former co-host Evo Terra back to the podcast after his repatriation to the good old U.S.A. Evo describes his new life in Phoenix and his...

The Good, the Bad, the Cuddly: Raising a Kid in Bangkok [Season 3, Episode 9]

22 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Episode links: My interview with the guys at This Strange Life podcast https://soundcloud.com/this_strange_life/tsl04-tsl04-from-surviving-to-thrivin...

Stu Jay Raj: The Inside Story of Thai Vowels [Season 3, Episode 8]

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Key links for this show: StuJay.com Hey, do you know the difference between ใ and ไ? What about เ and แ? Well, we sort of do, but you know who...

Bangkok Life Advice We’d Give our Younger Selves [Season 3, Episode 7]

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Greg and Ed have each been in Thailand for more than 15 years, and along the way have done a lot of things right - but also a lot of things wrong. So ...

Phra Pandit: Symbolism & Ceremony at Thai Funerals [Season 3, Episode 6]

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You may remember a month ago Greg and Ed invited our wonderful listeners to write in with details on how long they have been living in Thailand. Liste...

Neighborhood Focus: Banglamphu

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing with a series started in season 2 on some of Bangkok’s more interesting neighborhoods, the boys discuss one of their favorites: Banglamph...

Hot Thai Kitchen: Bringing Home-Cooked Thai Food to the World

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Useful links: The Surprising Reason There Are So Many Thai Restaurants in America Hot Thai Kitchen We’re happy to have Pailin Chongchitnant as our g...

Wet & Mild: Songkran New Year Spectacular [Season 3, Episode 3]

07 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ahhh, Songkran, a waterfight so insane that people in other countries know all about it. Love it or hate it, it’s THE holiday on the Thai calendar, ...

Going Vegetarian in Bangkok: Hopeless or Delicious? [Season 3, Episode 2]

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Going vegetarian in Bangkok has always struck Greg as somewhat of an inconvenience - I mean, how many vegetarian street food stalls do you know? But g...

Bangkok Then & Now...and in the Future [Season 3, Episode 1]

25 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! For the first show of season 3, Greg introduces you to the new co-host of the Bangkok Podcast, Ed “The Truth” Knuth. Together they h...

Bye Bye Bangkok- Season Two Finale [Season 2, Episode 72]

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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Investing in Thailand: Risk & Reward with Andrew Stotz [Season 2, Episode 71]

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Though various types of pestilence plagued all of your hosts, two of of us managed to muster the necessary strength to record the episode this week. Y...

Neighborhood Focus: Thonburi, the Original Bangkok [Season 2, Episode 70]

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Key links for this episode: Map of Thonburi On the first show in our new series that digs into some of Bangkok’s better-known ‘hoods, we ask: di...

What's Next for Season 3 of the Bangkok Podcast? [Season 2, Episode 69]

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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Why Do People Keep Coming Back to Bangkok? [Season 2, Episode 68]

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Key links for this episode: Nomadic Matt Plume App Our patrons know a secret. You can know it, too. One of the OG travel bloggers, Matt Kepnes, AKA ...

Thailand Island Vacation Realities Exposed [Season 2, Episode 67]

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Support us and get cool stuff! The thought of spending a few days on an island in Thailand sounds about as close to paradise as a westerner can get: b...

Bangkok vs. Plastic Bags [Season 2, Episode 66]

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Key links for this episode: Sign the Change.org petition to put the pressure on 7-11 Donate to support the fight against plastic waste in Thailand ...

Breaking Down The Thai Smile [Season 2, Episode 65]

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Key links for this episode: Support us on Patreon to get the show early You’ve probably heard of “the Thai smile”, or know that Thailand is re...

Cultural Takeaways With Educator Frank Smith [Season 2, Episode 64]

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

To help us ring in 2018, we’re bringing back a prior guest on his annual pilgrimage to Bangkok. Frank Smith from UC Berkeley teaches Khmer to childr...

A Motorcycle Meets A Car Door In Bangkok [Season 2, Episode 63]

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Before we start, we have to mention a recent news story from Bangkok, which is rather appropriate considering the topic of tonight's show. You may rec...

Do They Celebrate Christmas in Bangkok? [Season 2, Episode 62]

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You can now follow to the Bangkok Podcast on Spotify! It's nearly Xmas, so we figured we'd might as well start getting into the spirit of things with...

A Few Strange (and Possibly False) Laws You Might Experience in Thailand [Season 2, Episode 61]

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we get into a few vague, strange - and possibly even non-existent - rules that you may or may not bump up against in Thailand. From bu...

Thai Craft Beer's Secret Weapon Is... A Korean Expat? [Season 2, Episode 60]

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

RSVP to the I Love Podcasting In Bangkok meetup on Nov 29, 2017! Patrons get early access and exclusive bonus content. Today’s focus is on Korea's i...

Does Living In Bangkok Change Who You Are? [Season 2, Episode 59]

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

RSVP to the big I Love Podcasting In Bangkok meetup #2 on Nov 29th!   We’re working hard on the special gifts that supporters at the Gift Box level...

How to Shop (and Not Shop) Like a Thai in Bangkok

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

RSVP to the big I Love Podcasting In Bangkok meetup #2 on Nov 29th! How will you celebrate the season this year? No, we’re not talking about Christm...

Ten Expats Share Where They Go To Get A Taste Of Home In Bangkok

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We know that Bangkok’s expat community is much more diverse than a Canadian and an American can hope to represent. So this week, we reached out to t...

Talking Travel Insurance With Stuart McDonald from Travelfish.org [Season 2 Episode 56]

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Before we get into the ins and outs of travel insurance with one of the most well-traveled people out there, we dive right back into the shallow end o...

Contemporary Art Tour In Audio: Exploring Bangkok’s MOCA [Season 2 Episode 55]

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’re not whispering to make it hard for you to hear. We’re doing it to be respectful, because we recorded this episode inside the Museum of Conte...

Acting Like an Actor in Thailand [Season 2 Episode 54]

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So Evo was recently the star of a Pakistani commercial shot in Thailand, and by “star” we mean he was on-screen for about four seconds. That got G...

Thailand Taboos: How To Avoid Getting Kicked Out Of The Kingdom [Season 2 Episode 53]

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s generally considered bad form to use curse words in the land of peace, order, and smiles that is Thailand. And when a farang uses native Thai b...

Bangkok's Hidden Gems: Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Before we get started, we’ve a quick warning for visitors headed to Bangkok in October 2017. We don’t normally recommend listening to the tuk tuk ...

Tuk Tuk Tours in Bangkok Are Not Just For Tourists [Season 2 Episode 51]

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On-location from the back of a tuk tuk in Bangkok, we’re pretending to be tourists for the day and, surprisingly enough, discovering some new things...

The Q&A Episode: Happy Anniversary to Us! (2.50)

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After a brief moment of vindication on the news that 10% of Bangkok traffic police failed a test about traffic laws, we dive right into the questions ...

Getting Married In Thailand: A Western Perspective (2.49)

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg looks back to his Thai wedding to help us discuss just how much you can expect to spend on your own happy day in Thailand. That’s after a...

Do Only Weirdos Live In Bangkok? (2.48)

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we ask the immortal question: do you have to be a little bit strange to live in Bangkok? We don’t mean that (necessarily) in a bad w...

Paradise Lost? Island Living in Thailand (2.47)

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we compare living in Bangkok vs a tropical island paradise in Thailand. Also, we share how you can participate in our upcoming one year annivers...

Bangkok Needs A Facelift (2.46)

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we take a break from talking about how much we love Bangkok to discuss the city's ugly, dusty, dirty side. Prior to that we'll tell you abou...

Holy Cow! The Role of Hindu Priests in Buddhist Thailand’s Royal Court (2.45)

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking with an expert on the Brahmin, a Hindu caste that plays a very important role in the highest levels of Thai society. And we have...

Bangkok's Hidden Gems: The Scala Theater (2.44)

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again - Bangkok is an interesting city; but it ain’t a pretty city. But that’s not to say that there are...

News Flash: English News on Thailand from Thailand is Hard to Find (2.43)

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion about the challenges and barriers to getting quality English-language news on Thailand from Thailand. And Evo’s learning to write like ...

The Science Behind Tasty Thai Food (2.42)

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re talking with an honest to goodness food scientist who gives us the lowdown on the health benefits - or lack thereof - of Thai food a...

Unlearning Thai: Talking with Stu Jay Raj about cracking Thai fundamentals (2.41)

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking with Stu Jay Raj, who uses his fluency in 12 languages to help "fluent" Thai second-language speakers connect on a more personal level...

Talking with Ron Morris, author of The Thai Book: A Field Guide to Thai Political Motivations (2.40)

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Bangkok Podcast, we interview Ron Morris, the author of The Thai Book: A Field Guide to Thai Political Motivations. But before ...

The Best Pad Thai Is Average By Design (2.39)

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we take a closer look at why Thailand's national dish -- pad thai -- isn't actually very representative of Thai food. But first, an innovati...

Best Mobile Apps For Bangkok in 2017 (2.38)

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A listener suggestion drives this show as we talk about which smartphone apps we use to make living in Bangkok that much easier, on this extra-long ep...

The Funniest Way To Get A Thai Drivers License In Bangkok (2.37)

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Now that we’re both legally licensed drivers in Thailand, we take a little extra time to tell you about the process we went through… and why not o...

The Challenges Of Urban Planning In Bangkok (2.36)

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A Bangkok city planner helps bring some clarity to the ongoing (and confusing) development of Bangkok. But first, a very magical (and very Thai) cure ...

Bangkok’s War On Street Food: A Live Report (2.35)

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Live from Bangkok’s Chinatown, it's Sunday night! Well, at least it was when we grabbed our mics, left the cozy comforts of our condos and recorded ...

Invading Green Monster Chokes Out Bangkok (2.34)

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of Thailand's most persistent pests - the beautiful but invasive water hyacinth - is once again clogging Bangkok’s waterways. And while Evo didn...

The Bangkok Double Pricing Debate (2.33)

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we get into one of Thailand's most contentious topics - double pricing. But first we talk about selfies in a ball pit and a hidden hi...

Why Bangkok Is A Medical Tourism Hotspot (2.32)

16 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk to an expert on medical tourism to get the inside scoop on what makes Bangkok a key medical tourism destination. And we share an ane...

Is Birth Control Evil In Buddhist Bangkok? (2.31)

11 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk with Bangkok-based Buddhist monk Phra Pandit about abortions, birth control, and how Buddhism defines evil. And you'll likely think ...

Bangkok Tourist Scams Are Still Alive In 2017 (2.30)

03 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Bangkok Podcast we talk about one of the negative aspects of Bangkok, the immortal, ever-present tourist scam. But before we ge...

Exploring Thailand’s Crazy Gun Culture (2.29)

25 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

From hitmen to red tape and homemade guns to the black market, we bring in a local expert to help us navigate the murky waters of the past and present...

Time for Change: Should Begging Foreign Backpackers Take a Hike? (2.28)

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You may have seen them on the streets of Bangkok, Singapore, or Hanoi. Many play instruments, juggle, or sell postcards. Some simply stand there with ...

Blood on the Highway: Thailand's Seven Deadly Days of Songkran (2.27)

11 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Bangkok Podcast we talk about traffic in Bangkok - specifically the “Seven Deadly Days” of Songkran - and Thailand's awful ...

Talking Languages With Educator Frank Smith: Thai, Lao & Khmer (2.26)

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Bangkok Podcast we talk languages with Frank Smith. He speaks Thai, Khmer, and Lao, and teaches Khmer at UC Berkeley in Califor...

The Little Things We Miss About Home...And Will Miss About Thailand (2.25)

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we discuss the little things we love about Bangkok, as well as the little things we miss about where we're from. Plus Evo’s recent ...

Teaching In Thailand: A Professional Western Teacher’s Perspective (2.24)

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What do pro Western teachers think about teaching in Thailand? And are we seeing the end of Uber in Bangkok? And if so, will canal taxis pick up the s...

Magic Ink: Evo Visits the Mystical Sak Yant Tattoo Festival (2.23)

15 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You may or may not have heard about the Sak Yant tattoo festival before, but after hearing this episode of the Bangkok Podcast, you sure as darn heck ...

Talking with Paul Mueller: How Much Time Does Bangkok's Green Lung Have Left? (2.22)

08 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When you look at Bangkok on a map, you see this enigmatic little patch of green just off center. It’s not a trick. It really exists. Historically, f...

"I Want to Get Back to Nature in Bangkok." Is That Even Possible? (2.21)

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

While Thailand is a great place to experience the natural beauty of the tropics, Bangkok is a giant metro area and not all that appealing to nature l...

Crafty Bangkok Beer: Talking with Brian Bartusch from Beervana (2.20)

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Like everywhere, craft beer is exploding in Bangkok. But there are some subtle nuances that cause beer lovers to scratch their heads. Why is it so exp...

Is Learning Thai Really Necessary? (2.19)

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

To learn to speak Thai or not learn to speak Thai. That is the question. No, literally. It’s the question we’re asking each other on behalf of all...

Being Disabled in Bangkok: A Conversation with Sawang Srisom (2.18)

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

No one is going to say that Bangkok is an easy city to navigate. Near-constant congestion, poorly paved sidewalks, non-existent pedestrian crossing ar...

Red Cliff Coffee: Talking With Derek Kirk About Chiang Rai's Most Delicious Export (2.17)

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

So a guy from Alaska who owns a coffee plantation in Hawaii hires a guy from Indiana who’s living in Thailand to help him grow coffee. There’s no ...

Talking with Phra Pandit: Is Having Everything the Same as Desiring Nothing? (2.16)

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing with our Buddhism series, we welcome Phra Pandit, a Brit who has been a monk in Thailand for the past 20 years and is a noted lecturer on B...

Expat Realities: Reverse Culture Shock (2.15)

16 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you've lived any amount of time overseas and returned to your home country, you're likely familiar with reverse culture shock, the feeling that you...

Four Things We Tell Everyone to Avoid in Bangkok (2.14)

10 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone loves Bangkok and it is indeed a great city. However, that's not to say everything is worth seeing or doing. For this show we each come up wi...

Thailand Memories: Living Through a Coup (2.13)

02 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year everyone! The turning over of the calendar is traditionally a time to look forward and hope that the next year will be better than the ...

Is Dhammakaya a Cult, a Sect, or Just Another Temple? (2.12)

26 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're super happy to welcome back a popular guest from season 1 of the Bangkok Podcast - our veritable friend Phra Pandit. As a long-time monk in Tha...

Merry Christmas From Bangkok! (2.11)

18 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again in Thailand - the holidays season! Did you notice the extra 's' there? It was intentional, because December is one of th...

Magic, Mysticism & Mana: Superstition in Thailand (2.10)

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

At the risk of offending some 70 million Thais, we’re looking at the religious, spiritual, and magical thinking endemic to Thailand. At least from t...

Foreign Fool: A Conversation with Author Alan Platt

04 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to characters, Bangkok has them in droves - people who have been places, eaten things, talked to people, and lived adventures that would...

Drugs in Thailand: Too Much, Too Little, or Not Enough? (2.8)

27 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll. Two of those are legal in Bangkok. Sort of. Legal drugs have a dark side, like people dying from overuse. But illegal ...

Bangkok's Disappearing Street Food (2.7)

20 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

(Direct download .mp3) If you’re visiting Bangkok for the ubiquitous street food culture, you might want to get here quickly. There’s seemingly a...

Are You Sure You Wanna Say That? Self-Censorship in Thailand (2.6)

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The shockwaves of the President-Elect of America have shockwaved all the way over here to Bangkok, Thailand. However, that’s not what we’re talki...

Travel Blogging: A Realistic Job or a Bunch of Hot Air? (2.5)

06 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ask enough people in Bangkok what they do for a living, and one will eventually say “travel blogging”. On this episode of the podcast, we break do...

Bangkok's Shaky Infrastructure That Won't Quit (2.2)

06 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, you’re still here! How awesome is that? Welcome to the 2nd episode. Today, we’re talking infrastructure. No, wait! Before you decide to skip ...

Bangkok - Digital Nomad Heaven Or Hell? (2.3)

06 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Bangkok has become a hub for digital nomads, bringing in a wave of talent and fresh ideas into the city. Those nomads in turn attract other nomads. Bu...

Bangkok Podcast Has Us Now (2.1)

06 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Three years ago, life changes forced the original hosts of the Bangkok Podcast to focus on other things, and it was ultimately decided to end the show...

Bangkok 2.0 Meets 1.0 - Anthony Joh Gives Us An Update (2.4)

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Bangkok tried to kill Evo this week, so Greg sat down for a conversation with Anthony Joh, the original co-host of the Bangkok Podcast. (Direct downl...

Bangkok Podcast 77: The End

05 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Well folks, after much discussion and late night Skype dates, Greg and Tony have unfortunately decided that Bangkok Podcast has reached the end. As yo...

Bangkok Podcast 76: Freedom to Walk

03 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Bangkok Podcast comes a bit late due mostly to the fact that both Tony and Greg have new jobs and are working like crazy men. Crazy me...

Bangkok Podcast 75: Muay Thai Fighter

02 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

On this show Greg and Tony welcome back past guest Paul Garrigan who joins us to talk about his new adventure as a muay thai fighter. While always har...

Bangkok Podcast 74: Cost of Living in Bangkok

01 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been following the Thai news over the past few months, you might have heard about the big constitutional court crises a few weeks ago. As ...

Bangkok Podcast 73: The Return

01 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! Ten months after our last regular show, Tony and Greg are back with a new format but the same focus - Bangkok in all its wonderful, weir...

Bangkok Podcast 72: Greg & Aom's Wedding

16 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

On this special INTER-CONTINENTAL episode of Bangkok Podcast, Greg and Tony connect via Skype to talk about Greg's recent wedding.  Getting married i...

Bangkok Podcast 71: Encore

27 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Bangkok Podcast! Since Tony had to come through the 'Kok again, we thought we'd dust off the old equipment and record a quick reunion ...

Bangkok Podcast 70: The Finale

11 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Well, the time has come. With Tony moving to Japan and Greg's wedding quickly approaching, geography and limitations on free time have conspired to ta...

Bangkok Podcast 69: Do You Believe What You Believe?

04 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

On our last episode our Buddhism series with Venerable Pandit Bhikku, we switch things up a bit and let Pandit interview us for a change. As someone w...

Bangkok Podcast 68: Korn Chatikavanij

28 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Bangkok Podcast, we are very happy to be joined by Mr. Korn Chaitikavanij, Thailand's ex-finance minister. Although his Democrat pa...

Bangkok Podcast 67: Peter Tuinstra

21 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In our continuing Thai language series, we are pleased to welcome film and television actor, translator, and all-around nice guy Peter Tuinstra. Peter...

Bangkok Podcast 66: Bhikkuni Suvijjana

14 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In our continuing Buddhism series, we are joined by a special guest, Bhikkuni Suvijjana, a female monk who is visiting Thailand from the US. Female mo...

Bangkok Podcast 65: Raising Kids in Bangkok

07 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We get a lot of questions from expat parents and parents-to-be about what it's like raising a family in Bangkok. Since Tony and Greg are little more t...

Bangkok Podcast 64: Travelfish

01 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're joined by Stuart McDonald, President, Founder, CEO and all around big boss at Travelfish.org, one of the most respected independent travel...

Bangkok Podcast 63: Bangkok Free Ambulance

24 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Every Westerner knows that when you're hurt back home, you call the emergency number and get taken to the hospital, but things in Bangkok work a littl...

Bangkok Podcast 62: Learn Thai With Mod

17 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, we're happy to be joined by Mod, who is a Thai language instructor. We wanted to see what it's like for a Thai person to teach Thai t...

Bangkok Podcast 61: Thai Spirit Houses

10 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever walked down the street and wondered what's up with those dollhouses on pillars that seem to be outside every building? Many have, and th...